Yet another "Help me find a daily driver" thread
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Be more specific!
You want:
#1: A perfectly reliable 100% DD with no intention to mod that will never need anything for under $5k.
#2: A part-time DD when it's not broken or I'm not working on it that isn't too fast but has 4 doors and parts are readily available so I can work on it myself for under $5k.
#3: I shouldn't kid myself, this thing is a toy, I value the ability to mod it and don't need it to run but half the time for under $5k.
You want:
#1: A perfectly reliable 100% DD with no intention to mod that will never need anything for under $5k.
#2: A part-time DD when it's not broken or I'm not working on it that isn't too fast but has 4 doors and parts are readily available so I can work on it myself for under $5k.
#3: I shouldn't kid myself, this thing is a toy, I value the ability to mod it and don't need it to run but half the time for under $5k.
How fast does it need to be?
What kinds of things does it need to carry?
How many times per month will you have more than 2 people aboard?
Will kids ever be aboard?
What kinds of tools/experience/facilities do you have to work on it?
How much per year will you spend to keep it running besides gas/oil?
Can you afford downtime for any reason?
In the end, I have to agree with Bond. Find a mid-mileage late '90's Maxima V6 and have a look through the Stillen catalog.
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The SVT I was looking at had the 3.0l block swap from a Taurus, with the SVT heads. According to the SVT boards, the swap usually pushes it to about 210-220 whp...so it'd probably torque steer like a bitch, but more than enough power to be fun.
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Also, I'm not sure about prices and/or availability in your area, but everyone I've ever known to own a Saturn has absolutely loved them. There's a guy I met thru a local Miata forum that even tracks his, with nothing more than a custom intake and decent tires.
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Did someone on this board just recommend a Saturn? Well golly, Margaret, we should check out the Oldsmobile Aleros and the Buick Regals the next time we ride in to town to get your hair done at the boutique.
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Seriously though, the early Saturns are dead nuts reliable, and make a perfect "cash car" if you're a Dave Ramsey follower since they are so undervalued in the market.
Unfortunately they are ZERO fun to drive, and the later models are ****. It's nearly impossible now to find decently low mileage on the older good ones, and even when you find one, guess what?...you're driving a Saturn...
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My daily is a 98 Honda CR-V 5spd.
Could ask for anything better... they can be had fairly cheap and are insanely reliable and comfortable, also 4wd is nice (in the winter), if you have subarus in your list you may as well ad this.
I found mine for about $1500
Could ask for anything better... they can be had fairly cheap and are insanely reliable and comfortable, also 4wd is nice (in the winter), if you have subarus in your list you may as well ad this.
I found mine for about $1500
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Why am I constantly tempted by cars I don't need? I just came across a 1996 Infiniti Q45 w/ the 4.1l engine from a '97 Q for $3800 OBO. Looks pretty clean other than some typical interior wear.
Gas mileage and maintenance would probably suck, but damn if it wouldn't be a badass luxo-cruiser.
Gas mileage and maintenance would probably suck, but damn if it wouldn't be a badass luxo-cruiser.
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Why am I constantly tempted by cars I don't need? I just came across a 1996 Infiniti Q45 w/ the 4.1l engine from a '97 Q for $3800 OBO. Looks pretty clean other than some typical interior wear.
Gas mileage and maintenance would probably suck, but damn if it wouldn't be a badass luxo-cruiser.
Gas mileage and maintenance would probably suck, but damn if it wouldn't be a badass luxo-cruiser.
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Not enough. Keep talking me out of it. I don't need it, can't afford it the parts and maintenance, don't want to pay for premium gas and 18 mpg.
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Not enough. Keep talking me out of it. I don't need it, can't afford it the parts and maintenance, don't want to pay for premium gas and 18 mpg.
http://www.bayoushooter.com/forums/s...ad.php?t=34652
http://www.bayoushooter.com/forums/s...ad.php?t=34652